March weather forecast
Wake Forest, NC

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Weather in March

March signals the arrival of spring in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with temperatures shifting higher as compared to the previous winter months. However, despite the warmer weather, it's only a prelude to April's much more pleasant temperature ranges. The noticeable characteristic for this month is the increased daylight hours, offering approximately 12 hours of daylight. This increased amount of sunshine gives rise to a colorful bloom throughout the city. As March ends, it ushers in warmer temperatures with the coming of April.

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in February to a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C). In Wake Forest, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

In Wake Forest, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Wake Forest, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wake Forest, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1 snowfall days, in March, Wake Forest aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Wake Forest, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.6 days and aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:35 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Wake Forest is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In March, in Wake Forest, the average high-temperature is 59.2°F (15.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Wake Forest, during March, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1 snowfall days, in March, Wake Forest aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Wake Forest, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:35 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Wake Forest have in March?

In Wake Forest, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Wake Forest, NC

Average temperature in March - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Wake Forest, NC

Average pressure in March - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Wake Forest, NC

Average wind speed in March - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Wake Forest, NC

Average humidity in March - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Wake Forest, NC

Average rainfall in March - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in March
Wake Forest, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Wake Forest, NC

Average snowfall in March - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Wake Forest, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Wake Forest, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Wake Forest, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Wake Forest, NC

Average UV index in March - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Wake Forest, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Wake Forest, NC

Average visibility in March - Wake Forest, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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